Leatherman Signal Multitool — Topo Green

The Leatherman Signal is a pocket multitool built for people who spend time in remote environments and don't want to rely on separate kits for common survival needs. Closed it measures 11.43 cm and weighs 212.6 g: compact enough to fit in a pocket or clip to a belt, substantial enough to pack nineteen working tools.

The Signal's defining feature is the integration of fire-starting and signalling functions directly into the tool body. The ferrocerium rod throws sparks even with wet materials, the dual-purpose diamond sharpener lets you maintain the blade in the field and also smooth the rod surface for more reliable ignition, and the safety whistle built into the handle carries over distance without taking up extra space in your kit. These three tools work together, but each is accessible independently without opening the multitool.

The 6.93 cm 420HC combo blade pairs a plain edge for precise cuts with a serrated edge for fibrous materials like cord and webbing; both the regular and needle-nose pliers share replaceable 154CM wire cutters that can be swapped without disassembling the tool — a detail that clearly sets the Signal apart from generic multitools. The saw, hammer, awl with lanyard hole, and 6.35 mm hex bit driver cover the most common field tasks. One trade-off worth knowing: the Signal is optimised for outdoor and survival use — the fine-mechanics tools found in other Leatherman models are absent, a deliberate choice that keeps weight in check without dropping the tools that actually matter in the field.

Key features

• Integrated ferrocerium rod and diamond sharpener: reliable fire-starting even with a wet blade or rod
• 154CM wire cutters replaceable in the field without additional tools, on both pliers
• Safety whistle built into the handle: immediate signalling with no extra bulk
• 420HC combo blade 6.93 cm with plain and serrated edges on the same profile
• Nineteen tools in 212.6 g and 11.43 cm closed: function-to-weight ratio aimed at outdoor use
• 6.35 mm hex bit driver with 6.35 mm and 4.76 mm box wrenches for field gear maintenance

In the box

• Leatherman Signal multitool in Topo Green
• Nylon sheath
• Original sticker
• User manual